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H.O.P.E. Music Lab (Helping Others Prepare for Eternity dba M &M Youth Mentor Program) ($5,000 matching funds): These funds will assist the Youth Mentor Program, located in the City of Garden Grove, to set up a digital music lab for children ages 7 -18 years of age. H.O.P.E. is a non - profit organization whose mission is to provide a myriad of support services to abandoned or abused women and children from disadvantaged families. Founded in 1997, H.O.P.E. exists to turn despair into hope on the faces of women and children. This lab will allow children to learn through music by purchasing digital recording equipment and music supplies, and currently this program serves over 200 families per month. Sid Goldstein Freedom Park Renovations ($400,000): The Sid Goldstein Freedom Park is located near the Westminster Civic Center and dedicated to the memory of Sid Goldstein, a 41 -year Westminster resident; and it is home to the Vietnam War Memorial, which honors both American and South Vietnamese soldiers. Roses rise in abundance around the dark stone edifice in the middle of the park, while a fire blazes from the center of the monument. Two bronze soldiers stare from atop the stone and there's a faint sound of water falling. These funds will go toward improving walkways, developing and producing one audio visual interpretative exhibit kiosk, and adding educational statues and displays. Funds will go to Friends of the Abbey Centre, Inc., a non - profit organization. Riverview Park Baseball Diamond Renovations ($15,000): The Santa Ana Northwest Little League services 300 youth in the City of Santa Ana, and has 25 teams ranging in age from 5 to 15 years. They are located at Riverview Park in Santa Ana, and have two seasons in which young people can play. Funding will go to refurbish the fencing for the dugout at Riverview Park. Hope Community Services, Inc. Family and Youth Literacy Program ($5,000 matching funds): Hope Community Services, Inc. conducts a family and youth literacy program that provides services for refugees and human trafficking victims. Over 500 seniors, most of whom are torture survivors and political refugees have benefited from classes and seminars dedicated to helping them through their unique experiences. These funds will go toward funding programs so that these victims can attend classes put on by this non - profit organization. TAVIET Language Programs ($10,000 matching funds): The Association of Vietnamese Language and Culture Schools of Southern California is a non - profit organization dedicated to organizing recreational events for youth to participate in cultural activities, as well as conduct research, develop, and publish educational documents, study guides, and textbooks for students. These cultural activities will help students contribute and improve the community in which they live, and bridge the gap of understanding between young people and adults. These funds will help children's programs such as computer classes and park recreational activities. Abrazar, Inc. After School Programs and Summer Youth Academy in Midway City including Guitar Training, Soccer and other Organized Sports ($5,000 matching funds): Abrazar, Inc.'s mission is to promote the general welfare and prosperity of the very poor to medium income population in Orange County. Programs and services they foster and operate are those that advance the living conditions of senior citizens, the family unit and its members. Said programs and services include, but are not limited to, programs and services addressing needs in mental health, housing, transportation, nutrition, education, physical health, counseling, welfare and rehabilitation. Historic Main Street Entry Arch ($100,000): Historic Main Street in Garden Grove is the heart of Garden Grove. Lined with independent businesses and the site of a weekly classic car show, Main Street remains one of Orange County's few true meeting places. Main Street leads to the Village Green, an open space Page 6